Effective date: September 17, 2025
Last updated: September 17, 2025
What are cookies?
This Cookie Policy explains what cookies are, how we use them, the types of cookies we use (i.e., the information we collect using cookies and how that information is used), and how to manage your cookie settings.
Cookies are small text files used to store small pieces of information. They are stored on your device when a website loads in your browser. These cookies help ensure that the website functions properly, enhance security, provide a better user experience, and analyse performance to identify what works and where improvements are needed.
How do we use cookies?
Like most online services, our website uses both first-party and third-party cookies for various purposes.
- First-party cookies are set directly by our website and are primarily necessary for the site to function properly.
- Third-party cookies are set by external providers (e.g., Google, YouTube, WordPress) and support analytics, embedded services, and advertising.
When cookies are set
- Necessary cookies are loaded automatically as soon as you access our website.
- Functional cookies are set when you interact with features such as embedded YouTube videos.
- Analytics cookies are only placed once you accept them in the cookie banner.
- Advertising cookies are set if you consent to marketing cookies and interact with video or ad content.
- Uncategorised cookies may appear temporarily when new services or updates are being tested.
Types of cookies we use
Necessary cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| _GRECAPTCHA | 6 months | Identifies bots and protects against spam. | Third-party (Google) |
| rc::a | Never expires | Bot detection and spam protection. | Third-party (Google) |
| rc::f | Never expires | Bot detection and spam protection. | Third-party (Google) |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | Session | Checks if emojis can be displayed in browser. | First-party |
| rc::b | Session | Bot detection and spam protection. | Third-party (Google) |
| rc::c | Session | Bot detection and spam protection. | Third-party (Google) |
| wordpress_test_cookie | Session | Checks if cookies are enabled in the browser. | First-party |
| wordpress_* | Past | Stores authentication details for WordPress admin login. | First-party |
| wordpress_sec_* | Past | Protects against hackers and secures login. | First-party |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | Past | Indicates logged-in user and session. | First-party |
| wp-settings-* | Past | Preserves admin settings. | First-party |
| wp-settings-time-* | Past | Preserves admin settings. | First-party |
| wordpressuser_* | Past | Maintains secure login session. | First-party |
| wordpresspass_* | Past | Securely stores encrypted password details. | First-party |
| cookieyes-consent | 1 year | Stores user’s consent preferences. | First-party |
| VISITOR_PRIVACY_METADATA | 6 months | Stores YouTube consent state. | Third-party (YouTube) |
Functional cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | Measures bandwidth to optimise YouTube playback. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-connected-devices | Never expires | Stores video preferences for embedded YouTube videos. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-device-id | Never expires | Stores video preferences. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| ytidb::LAST_RESULT_ENTRY_KEY | Never expires | Stores last clicked search entry for improved results. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-session-name | Session | Stores YouTube video player preferences. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-fast-check-period | Session | Stores YouTube video player preferences. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-session-app | Session | Stores user preferences for the YouTube interface. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-cast-available | Session | Stores preferences for casting. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt-remote-cast-installed | Session | Stores preferences for casting. | Third-party (YouTube) |
Analytics cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| ga* | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Stores and counts page views. | Third-party (Google Analytics) |
| _ga | 1 year 1 month 4 days | Calculates visitor, session, and campaign data. | Third-party (Google Analytics) |
| YSC | Session | Tracks views of YouTube videos. | Third-party (YouTube) |
Advertisement cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| yt.innertube::nextId | Never expires | Stores a unique ID for YouTube video history. | Third-party (YouTube) |
| yt.innertube::requests | Never expires | Stores a unique ID for YouTube video history. | Third-party (YouTube) |
Uncategorised cookies
| Cookie | Duration | Description | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| wp-postpass_ef0c9c3c45e13ea6c60be9c030d40b24 | Past | Pending classification. | First-party |
| __Secure-ROLLOUT_TOKEN | 6 months | Pending classification. | Third-party |
| __Secure-YEC | Past | Pending classification. | Third-party |
Managing cookie preferences
You can modify your cookie settings anytime by clicking the “Consent Preferences” button. This allows you to revisit the cookie banner and update or withdraw consent at any time.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings:
If you use another browser, please check its support documentation.
Cookie reviews and audits
We review our cookies at least once a year and whenever new services or third-party tools are added. We use CookieYes scans to ensure this policy remains accurate and up to date. Cookies no longer required are removed promptly.
Consent
Consent is obtained through the CookieYes banner shown on your first visit. Non-essential cookies (analytics, functional, marketing) are only set after you provide consent. Your choices are stored and respected on subsequent visits.